display CITROEN C4 CACTUS 2017 Owner's Manual
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Automatic illumination of 
headlamps
As soon as the light returns to a sufficient level 
or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, 
the lamps are switched off automatically.
Switching on
Switching off
F Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation of the function is accompanied by 
the display of a message.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction of the 
sunshine sensor, the lamps come 
on, this warning lamp is displayed on 
the instrument panel together with 
an audible signal and/or a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, 
integrated with the rain sensor and located 
at the top centre of the windscreen behind 
the rear view mirror; the associated 
functions would no longer be controlled.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may 
detect sufficient light. In this case, the 
lighting will not come on automatically.
Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps (LEDs)
The LEDs are brighter when operating as 
daytime running lamps.
F
 T
urn the ring to the "
AUTO" position.
The activation of the function is accompanied 
by the display of a message.
Three flashes
F Press briefly upwards or downwards,  without going beyond the point of 
resistance; the direction indicators will flash 
3 times.
The light-emitting diodes (LEDs) come on 
automatically when the engine is started.
They provide the following functions:
-
 
D
 aytime running lamps (lighting control 
stalk at position " 0" or " AUTO " with 
adequate light level).
-
 
S
 idelamps (lighting control stalk in position 
" AUTO " with low light level or "Sidelamps 
only" or "Main or dipped beam headlamps").
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Lighting and visibility  
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Automatic windscreen 
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically 
once rain is detected (sensor behind the 
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the 
intensity of the rain without any action on the 
part of the driver.
Switching on
Give a short downwards push to the 
control.
A wiping cycle confirms that the 
instruction has been accepted.
This lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel and a message is 
displayed.
Switching off
Give the control stalk a brief push 
downwards or place the control stalk 
in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
This lamp goes off in the instrument panel and 
a message is displayed. The automatic rain sensitive windscreen 
wipers must be reactivated by pushing the 
control stalk downwards, if the ignition has 
been off for more than one minute.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain 
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in 
intermittent mode.
Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, integrated with 
the sunshine sensor and located at the top 
centre of the windscreen, behind the rear 
view mirror.
When using an automatic car wash, switch 
off the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the 
windscreen is completely clear of ice before 
activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers. 
Lighting and visibility  
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ASR/DSC
These systems offer increased safety 
in normal driving, but they should not 
encourage the driver to take extra risks or 
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, 
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip 
increases. It is therefore important for your 
safety to keep these systems activated in 
all conditions, and particularly in difficult 
conditions.
The correct operation of these 
systems depends on obser vation of 
the manufacturer's recommendations 
regarding as much the wheels (tyres and 
rims), braking and electronic components 
as the assembly and repair procedures 
used by CITROËN dealers.
To benefit in full from the effectiveness 
of these systems in wintry conditions, 
the vehicle must be fitted with four snow 
tyres, allowing the vehicle to retain neutral 
behaviour on the road.Grip control
Special patented traction control system which 
improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
This system, the operation of which has been 
optimised for each situation, allows you to 
manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip 
(encountered when using a passenger car).
Associated with 205/50 R17 all-season M+S 
(Mud and Snow) tyres, this system offers a 
compromise between safety, grip and traction. 
These tyres are efficient in winter and summer 
conditions.
The accelerator pedal should be pressed 
sufficiently to allow the system to use the power 
of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds 
is completely normal.
A five-position selector knob allows you to 
choose the setting best suited to the driving 
conditions encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode 
comes on to confirm your choice.
A specific and additional display appears 
temporarily in the touch screen to confirm the 
selection made with the knob.
Standard (ESC)
This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel 
spin, based on the different levels of grip 
normally encountered on the road.F
 
P
 lace the knob in this position.
Every time the ignition is switched off, the 
system automatically resets to this mode.
Snow 
This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions 
of grip encountered for each of the two front 
wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h)) F
 
P
 lace the knob in this position. 
Safety  
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Fastening
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F
 
C
 heck that the seat belt is fastened 
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F  G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
Rear seat belts
The rear seats are each fitted with a three-point 
seat belt.
Fastening
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F
 
C
 heck that the seat belt is fastened 
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F  G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
Seat belt(s) not fastened/
unfastened warning lamp(s)
1.Front seat belts not fastened/unfastened 
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
2. Front left seat belt warning lamp.
3. Front right seat belt warning lamp.
4. Rear right seat belt warning lamp.
5. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp.
6. Rear left seat belt warning lamp.
From approximately 12 mph (20 km/h), the 
warning lamp(s) flash(es) for two minutes, 
associated with an audible signal. Once these 
two minutes have elapsed, the warning lamp(s) 
remain(s) on until the driver or front passenger 
fastens their seat belt.
Front seat belt warning lamp(s)
On switching on the ignition, warning lamp 1 
c omes on in the instrument panel and the 
corresponding warning lamp ( 2 and 3) comes 
on in red in the seat belts and front passenger 
airbag warning lamps display if the driver's 
seat belt or front passenger's seat belt is not 
fastened or is unfastened.
Rear seat belt warning lamp(s)
The corresponding warning lamp ( 4 to 6) 
comes on in red in the seat belts and front 
passenger airbag warning lamps display if one 
or more rear passengers unfasten their seat 
belts. 
Safety  
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Deactivating the front 
passenger airbag
Only the front passenger airbag can be 
deactivated.
F 
W
 ith the ignition off , insert the key into the 
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
F
 
T
 urn it to the OFF position.
F
 
R
 emove the key, leaving the switch in this 
position.
When the ignition is switched on, 
this warning lamp comes on in the 
seat belts and front passenger 
airbag warning lamps display or in 
the instrument panel. It stays on 
while the airbag is deactivated. To ensure the safety of your child, the front 
passenger airbag must be deactivated 
when you install a "rear ward facing" child 
seat on the front passenger seat.
Otherwise, the child could risk being 
seriously injured or killed if the airbag 
were deployed.
Reactivating the front 
passenger airbag
Once you have removed a "
rearward facing" 
child seat, with the ignition off , turn the switch 
to the ON position to reactivate the airbag and 
so ensure the safety of a front passenger in the 
event of an accident.
When the ignition is switched on, 
this warning lamp comes on in the 
seat belts and front passenger 
airbag warning lamps display 
or in the instrument panel for 
approximately one minute to signal 
that the front airbag is activated.
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Safety  
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F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear 
selector in mode P or  N then depress the 
brake pedal fully. 
F
 
W
 ith an electronic gearbox , place the gear 
selector in mode N then depress the brake 
pedal fully.
F
 
B
 riefly press the " START/STOP" button 
while maintaining pressure on the pedal 
until the engine starts.
The steering column unlocks and the engine 
starts.
For Diesel engines , when the temperature is 
below zero and/or the engine is cold, starting 
will only be done once the pre-heater warning 
lamp is off.
If this warning lamp comes on after 
pressing the " START/STOP " button:
F
 
W
 ith a manual gearbox , you should keep 
the clutch pedal fully depressed until the 
warning lamp goes off and not press the 
" START/STOP " button again until the 
engine is running. F
 W ith an automatic or electronic gearbox
, 
you should keep the brake pedal fully 
depressed until the warning lamp goes off 
and not press the " START/STOP" button 
again until the engine is running.
The presence of the "
 K
eyless Entry and 
Starting" electronic key in the recognition 
zone is essential.
If the electronic key is not detected in this 
zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into this zone so 
that the engine can be started.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key 
not detected – Back-up starting" section.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, 
a reminder message is displayed in the 
instrument panel.
In some circumstances, it is necessary 
to turn the steering wheel slightly while 
pressing the " START/STOP " button to 
assist unlocking of the steering column; a 
message warns you when this is needed.
For safety reasons, never leave the 
vehicle while the engine is running.Switching off the engine
F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.
F  W ith a manual gearbox , put the gear lever 
into neutral.
F
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox , place the gear 
selector in mode P or  N.
F
 
W
 ith an  electronic gearbox , select mode 
N .
F
 
W
 ith the electronic key inside the vehicle, 
press the " START/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column 
locks.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn 
the steering wheel slightly to lock the steering 
column.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the 
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of 
braking assistance. 
Driving  
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As a safety precaution and to facilitate 
starting the engine:
- 
a
 lways select neutral,
-
 
p
 ress the clutch pedal.
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
Six-speed automatic gearbox which offers a 
choice between the comfort of fully automatic 
operation, enhanced by a sport programme, or 
manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-
 
a
 utomatic  operation with electronic 
management of the gears by the gearbox, 
with a sport  programme for a more dynamic 
driving style,
-
 
man
 ual operation for sequential changing 
of the gears by the driver.
1. Gear selector.
2. "S " (spor t)  button.
Gear selector positions
Displays in the instrument panel3.Gear selector positions graphic.
P.  Parking.
-
 
I
 mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake 
on or off.
-
 S
tarting the engine.
R.  Reverse.
-
 
R
 eversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary, 
engine at idle.
N.  Neutral.
-
 
I
 mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake 
on.
-
 S
tarting the engine.
D.  Automatic operation.
M +/-. Manual operation with sequential 
changing of the six gears.
F
 
P
 ull back to change up a gear.
or
F
 
P
 ush forwards to change down a gear. P.
Parking.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive (automatic driving).
S. Sport programme.
1 2 3 4 5 6. Gears engaged during manual 
operation
-. Invalid value during manual 
operation.
Foot on brake
F Press the brake pedal when 
this indicator lamp is displayed 
on the instrument panel (e.g. 
starting the engine).
When you move the selector to select a 
position, the corresponding indicator is 
displayed in the instrument panel.
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Starting the vehicle
F Apply the parking brake.
F  Sel ect position P or N .
F
 
S
 tart the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an 
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a 
warning message.
F
 
W
 ith the engine running, press the brake 
pedal.
F
 
R
 elease the parking brake.
F
 
Sel
 ect position R , D or M.
F
 
G
 radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is selected inadvertently while 
driving, allow the engine to return to idle, 
then select position D to accelerate.
If the temperature is below -23°C, the 
engine should be left at idle for four 
minutes, to ensure the correct operation 
and longevity of the engine and gearbox. When the engine is running at idle, with 
the brakes released, if position R
, D or 
M is selected, the vehicle moves even 
without the accelerator being pressed.
Do not leave children unsuper vised inside 
the vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with the 
engine running, apply the parking brake 
and select position P .
Automatic operation
F Select position D for automatic  changing of 
the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive 
mode, without any action needed from the 
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable 
gear according to the style of driving, the profile 
of the road and the load in the vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching 
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down 
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down 
automatically or maintains the gear selected 
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down 
automatically to provide efficient engine 
braking. If you release the accelerator sharply, the 
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for 
safety reasons.
Never select position N while the vehicle 
is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the 
vehicle is completely stationary.
Sport programme "S"
F Press button S, after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic 
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Return to standard 
automatic operation
F At any time, press the selected button again to quit the programme engaged and return 
to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential  changing 
of the six gears. 
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F Move the selector towards the + sign to change up a gear.
F
 
M
 ove the selector towards the - sign to 
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to 
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed 
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate 
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears, and the gears engaged appear 
in succession on the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the 
selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then 
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D 
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving 
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear 
automatically.
The sport programme is inactive in manual 
operation.
Invalid value during manual 
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear 
is not engaged correctly (selector 
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can 
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in 
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to 
immobilise the vehicle.
If the selector is not in position P , when the 
driver's door is opened or approximately 
45 seconds after the ignition is switched 
off, a warning message appears in the 
screen.
F
 
R
 eturn the selector to position P ; the 
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when 
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace.
Malfunction
When the ignition is on, the lighting 
of this warning lamp, associated 
with an audible signal and an alert 
message on the screen, indicates a 
gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up 
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may feel a 
substantial jolt when changing from P to R and 
from N to R. This will not cause any damage to 
the gearbox. There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
-
 
i
 f you press the accelerator and brake 
pedals at the same time,
-  
i
 f you force the movement of the 
selector from position P to another 
position when the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at 
a prolonged standstill with the engine 
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the 
selector in position N and apply the 
parking brake.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, 
never try to start the engine by pushing 
the vehicle.
Do not exceed 62 mph (100 km/h), local speed 
restrictions permitting.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop as soon as possible.
Electronic gearbox 
(ETG 6)
Six-speed electronic gearbox offering 
automatic gear control, without driver 
intervention.
You can temporarily take control of gear 
changes at any time, using the steering 
mounted control paddles.
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Control panel
NNeutral: with your foot on the brake, press 
this control to put the gearbox into neutral 
and for starting the engine.
D Drive: press this control to engage for ward 
drive with automatic operation of the 
gears.
R Reverse: with your foot on the brake, 
press this control to engage reverse.
Steering mounted control 
paddles
F Operate the right-hand  control 
under the steering wheel to 
change up .
F
 
O
 perate the left-hand  control 
under the steering wheel to 
change down .
You cannot use the steering mounted 
control paddles to select neutral or to 
engage or disengage reverse gear.
Displays in the instrument 
panel
N Neutral.
D and 1 2 3 
4 5 6 Drive (for ward) and the gear 
engaged.
R Reverse.
F
 
P
 lace your foot on the brake 
when this warning lamp flashes.
Starting the vehicle
F Switch on the ignition.
F  Sel ect neutral (control N ).
The indicator lamp in the control comes on.
F
 
F
 ully depress the brake pedal.
F
 
S
 tart the engine.
You must press the brake pedal when 
starting the engine.
The "Foot on brake" warning lamp and the 
associated control panel indicator lamp 
flash if the brake pedal is not pressed 
when starting the engine.
Press more firmly on the brake pedal.
N appears in the instrument panel. N flashes in the instrument panel, 
accompanied by an audible signal and a 
message, if the control N is not activated 
on starting.
Press control N to select neutral.
F
 
S
 elect for ward drive (control D ) or reverse 
(c ontrol R ).
The associated indicator lamp comes on in 
the control panel.
D and 1 or R appear in the instrument panel. 
Driving